About this Event
A safe place for women changemakers (and aspiring women changemakers) to meet one another;
A small-scale gathering where you can actually have intentional conversations with everyone;
A community you show up and participate equally as an agent of change;
A space to exchange ideas and find inspirations to bring collective impact;
A tribe you can come back to every month as your support network and build authentic friendship.
This is what this gathering is about. For women changemakers.
This April, we are celebrating the mother earth and questioning about our relationship with it: Why and how should we connect with our planet earth? Dorothy (Dream Impact) and Carmen (Girls Be Change) invited two cohosts, who dedicate their work to sustainability and fight against climate change, to join us for some intentional conversations. They are:
- Ren Wan (Jupyeah)
- Krisdean Law (The Green Earth)
What is this Changemaker Community Series about?
The idea of the changemaker gathering series started when Dorothy (Dream Impact) and Carmen (Girls Be Change) met last year, questioning and envisioning what an ideal community is and why we need to gather (so desperately). We need a safe place among women changemakers to have organic meetups, intentional conversations and idea exchange with social ease, find inspirations and encouragement from each other, and build authentic friendships and support networks. It is a gathering where everyone shows up as an equal participant, questioning and chatting. No panel. No presentation. No speech. Just intentional conversations.
This gathering is open only to women changemakers (and aspiring women changemakers).
Fee: Free for ESG Innovation Lab Members or Dream Impact Resident Partner/ HKD50 for Dream Impact Non-resident Parnters/ HKD100 for non-members
Ticket includes: Entry to the event, alcoholic & non-alcoholic refreshment
Language: English, Cantonese
Tickets are non-refundable.
Co-organizers:
Dorothy Lam | Dream Impact, ESG Innovation Lab
With a multi-dimensional background and experience in emerging technology, social innovation and arts in New York City, Hong Kong, Berlin & Abu Dhabi, Dorothy integrates various disciplines of wellness, resilience and innovation of how businesses can integrate community-driven and human-centric solutions to solve today’s pressing social issues. Having successfully built a network of 160+ social startups, NGOs, universities, impact investors and corporates to work on cross-sector collaborations, through a co-working and events collaboration hub, ESG & impact solutions advisory, and impact capital services. Dream Impact is the leading impact ecosystem builder in Hong Kong.
Carmen Chan | Girls Be Change
Carmen is a people-driven entrepreneur. Since the age of 25, she has been running her own ventures, including her namesake jewelry brand, Carmen Chan Jewelry; creative agency, Studio C; and lately, her new social business, Girls Be Change.
Carmen Chan Jewelry celebrates the beauty of imperfection through jewelry and accessory design. Carmen was awarded as the finalist of Lane Crawford Calling Out For the Next New 2015 and highlighted in Facebook #SheMeansBusiness in 2016. Studio C is a creative agency that provides public relations, marketing, and design services with clients from a variety of backgrounds, including Taylor Swift, Marriott International, Hang Lung Properties, Hong Kong Design Centre, Affordable Art Fair, The University of Hong Kong and more.
Girls Be Change is a social business that enables and empowers girls and women to be changemakers and explorers of their worlds. Carmen spent years understanding the pain points and struggles of underserved women and refugees from East Africa and Southeast Asia, and finally decided to transform her expertise in problem solving throughout her journey of entrepreneurship into this new venture with the goal to eradicate gender inequality collectively.
Co-host:
Ren Wan | Jupyeah
Ren Wan, born and raised in Hong Kong, is a dedicated advocate for ethical, responsible, and conscious urban living. Ren established her career as a magazine editor, covering a wide range of topics including urban issues, environment, culture, and fashion. With a strong belief in market environmentalism, Ren co-founded JUPYEAH, a pioneering swap event organiser and advocate for the sharing economy in Hong Kong, offering practical solutions to reduce waste and promote responsible consumption. To date, Ren still pursues her passion on writing about environmental issues, green living, and slow fashion. In addition to her professional endeavours, Ren is a proud mother to a baby boy.
Krisdean Law | The Green Earth
Krisdean's journey began amidst the breathtaking landscapes of mountains, seas, and forests, which nurtured her deep love for nature and ignited her passion for arts and culture. After spending 11 years in client advisory at a private bank, she experienced a transformative shift, dedicating herself to arts development and community volunteering.
In 2012, Krisdean embarked on a path in charitable organizations, tirelessly seeking resources for grassroots community projects. However, as she witnessed the unprecedented challenges faced by our natural world in recent years, she felt compelled to focus her efforts on environmental protection.
In 2015, Krisdean embraced a new role as the Partnership and Communications Director of a global environmental conservation organization. Later, she took on the role of Project Director for Parks and Trails at a private foundation. These experiences equipped her with invaluable knowledge and insights into driving impactful change.
In 2022, Krisdean joined The Green Earth, bringing her experience in corporate collaboration and leadership to the forefront. As the leader of the organization's corporate team, she is dedicated to forging collaborative partnerships with businesses, igniting a collective effort to accelerate environmental improvements.
Krisdean’s unwavering commitment to purpose-driven work and her ability to embrace change make her an invaluable asset to create a sustainable future for all.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ESG Innovation Lab, 28/F, 28 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
HKD 0.00 to HKD 100.00